2006 Hyundai Elantra Overview

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(4.4) 36 reviews
MSRP: $1,355–$6,843
Body Style: Sedan
Combined MPG: 28-30
Engine: 132-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
Transmission: 4-speed automatic w/OD

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Our Take on the 2006 Hyundai Elantra

Our Take

By Cars.com Editors

Hyundai's most popular model slots between the subcompact Accent and the midsize Sonata in both size and price. Revisions to the sheet metal and interior marked the 2004 models. A new instrument cluster was installed, and the 2.0-liter four-cylinder gained continuously variable valve timing.... Read Full Report

What We Like

Fuel economy
Easy to drive
Performance with manual shift
Maneuverability
Interior space

What We Don't Like

Instrument readability in GT
Difficulty getting manual gearbox into Reverse

Notable Features

2.0-liter four-cylinder
Manual or automatic
Sport-tuned suspension on GT models
New Limited trim level for 2006

Reviews

Consumer Reviews

4.4

Average based on 36 reviews

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Great car for your money

by Wolf from Melbourne, FL on October 24, 2010

I've had my Elantra hatch since it was new. It was and still is among some of the best looking Euro style cars out there. And can be made to look even better with a few OEM parts from Korea. I like th... Read Full Review

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Safety

Crash-Test Reports

IIHS Ratings

Based on Hyundai Elantra GLS

Head Restraints and Seats: P
Moderate overlap front: G
Side: P

IIHS Ratings

Based on Hyundai Elantra GLS

G Good

A Acceptable

M Marginal

P Poor

Head Restraints and Seats

Dynamic Rating: P
Overall Rear: P
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry: A

Moderate overlap front

Chest: G
Head/Neck: A
Left Leg/Foot: G
Overall Front: G
Right Leg/Foot: A
Structure/safety cage: G

Other

Head Restraint: G

Side

Driver Head Protection: G
Driver Head and Neck: G
Driver Pelvis/Leg: A
Driver Torso: P
Overall Side: P
Rear Passenger Head Protection: M
Rear Passenger Head and Neck: A
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg: G
Rear Passenger Torso: A

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is a nonprofit research and communications organization funded by auto insurers. IIHS rates vehicles good, acceptable, marginal or poor based on performance in high-speed front and side crash tests. IIHS also evaluates seat/head restraints for protection against neck injuries in rear impacts.